(The fabulous keyhole and tie string detail at the neckline on the back of this darling green and white striped shirt from Dolly & Dotty.)

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Earlier in the month, I chatted (here) about the near monsoon levels of rain that we've been getting around these usually very dry parts and how they've been impacted our normal spring/summertime ability to take photos just about any time during daylight hours that we desire. As such, I won't lament the weather - very little we can do to change it, after all! - here a great deal, but it does warrant mentioning because it is directly responsible for the backdrop against which today's images were captured.

Recently, on yet another rainy weekend (it's almost like the rain is intentionally falling most heavily on the two days a week that are the most likely for Tony and I to be out and about on – le sigh. We'd been doing quite a lot of bopping about in the northern Okanagan that afternoon, rain falling the whole day long (you can actually see some raindrops on my clothes in many of the photos above).

As evening began to break and we knew we'd have next to no daylight soon, we opted to just make the best of a damp situation and found an (already closed) little shopping mall/plaza that had a slender overhanging roof that allowed us to duck under and avoid getting wet while grabbing a few snaps of this fun, casual 1940s inspired ensemble.

For the first time ever really, in just the last year or two, I have been feeling stripes big time for my own wardrobe. I've always appreciated stripes and enjoyed them on others, but for ages, I shied away from them as a general rule (with a few notable exceptions made for things like classic Breton strips).

I'm not sure what flicked the switch, so to speak, but something did and now it seems stripes are something that I can't add enough of to my closet. Especially so in terms of vibrant, yet still very classic looking garments, such as this absolutely delightful Green and White Striped Gina Top from online UK vintage reproduction/vintage inspired/rockabilly clothing superstore, Dolly & Dotty.

I'm truly honoured to have recently become one of Dolly & Dotty's brand ambassadors and to, in this exciting new roll, get a chance to highlight a number of wonderful pieces - and share more about the company itself - from this fantastic, budget-friendly brand here on my blog in the coming months. Beginning with this super cute striped shirt, which looks sweet and innocent from the front, then gets decidedly flirty with the fun keyhole detailing on the back (see photo above of such).

It was far too cold (about 10 or 11C and pouring rain) on the day we took these snaps to go comfortably go bare armed, but I slipped down my cardigan for a few moments so Tony could get a snap of this wonderful detail on the back of it for you guys to be able see as well.

I really like this top. It's lightweight, but not sheer (which is getting harder and harder to find, even in the repro/vintage inspired fashion world), very reasonably priced, incredibly comfortable, fits like a glove, and is timelessly pretty as well.

I have several other separates, aside from my beloved Freddies of Pinewood side button jeans here, that I know it will play really nicely with, too, including a vintage high waisted denim skirt and a jumper style skirt from Tatyana (bought way back when they were still known as Bettie Page Clothing) - to name, but a couple.

I knew, as it was indeed the fact, that a lot of driving and bopping around would be taking place that day, so comfort was the name of the game, but naturally, as us vintage fashionistas do, I still wanted to look a.) old school and b.) well put together.

I don't do a great deal of pattern mixing usually, but when I do, I like to reach for patterns that compliment each other nicely, in terms of both their colour and design. Strips and gingham are practically kissing cousins, as the old expression goes, so they felt like a natural match.

This very sweet fabric headwrap was a surprise gift a few years ago now, which a super thoughtful blog reader made and sent it to my PO Box as what is called online these days, “love mail”. I was immensely touched by her kindness and have worn this wonderful handmade piece many times, especially during the summer months, which might as well be called gingham season, if you ask me.

I kept my accessories fairly simple here, as the striped top (which I want to sincerely thank the fine folks at Dolly & Dotty for), gingham headwrap, and dark denim high waisted jeans already make quite an impact themselves. Naturally some made it into the fold though, including one of my absolute favourite brooches from Erstwilder, which stars none other than a well known Canadian bird: the majestic snowy owl.

I've spotted numerous types of owls in the wild (and heard the calls, no doubt, of more still), but haven't encountered any snowy owls in person. Maybe one day - that would certainly be a thrilling experience! Either way, this wide-winged sweetie pie can keep me company anytime and work wonders with a slew of different outfits, thanks to its timeless black and creamy white colour palette.

Though we have been getting some dry lately lately (cue chorus of excited cheers!), there have still be tons of damp ones as well, including this past weekend.

Thus, as we embrace summer's return this week, it will be genuinely interesting to see what Mother Nature has up her (rain jacket sleeve) and if we'll be needing to seek out more covered awning as we head into July or if we'll finally be able to shoot in good weather anywhere we please, as per usual for this time of the year.

Very good point, Ally. I totally agree. They aren't nearly as common as numerous other strip colourways (i.e., navy blue and white, black and white, or red and white), I completely agree. I love them so much though - and perhaps all the more given their infrequent usage in the fashion world.

Your rainy weather sounds a lot like ours! Our summer has so far been a bit of a washout... It's pretty much raining heavily every day over here right now! Although we've had enough dry patches that I've managed to get photos in here or there... but it really isn't the best weather right now. This is a really cute casual outfit and I love basic tops with fun details like this. I've been trying to buy separates from D&D for a while now but every time I try the item I want has gone out of stock in my size! Rotten luck... x

I hear you there, sweet CiCi. After this top arrived, I was so in love with it, that I wanted to pick up some of the other colourways that it's available in, but alas, they were all sold out in my size (and the ones above and below it). Hopefully they'll restock - I'd especially like to get the orange version. I could see it working awesomely for autumn time.

I'm sorry that the weather on your end has been a bust lately, too. We had rain for 4 out of the 5 initial days of summer. I don't think I've ever experienced that before - especially not here in the usually crazy hot (during this time of the year) Okanagan. At this rate, I might have a wet birthday even!

Dear Jessica, I love the green and white stripes, with the gingam headwrap! The whole look is lovely on you. I am particularly interested in the high waisted jeans. Jeans are a garment I hardly ever wear now as it is so difficult to get a good fit and I really like a high waist. Your 1940's inspired style has set me thinking there may be hope for me yet to find some jeans or trousers that fit and suit my love of vintage style. I ususally wear skirts. In the UK the last week has been very wet. I am close friends with my raincoat and umbrella at the moment. Wet weather can often produce marvellous photographs, because of the light. All yours have come out so well on this post, despite liquid sunshine! Thank you for this post with some great links to explore. Big hugs from the UK and best wishes too, Elizabeth xx

Hi sweet Elizabeth, thank you very much for your absolutely lovely comment. I fully understand what you mean about jeans. It's next to impossible for me to find modern pairs that work well on my short, hourglass frame and even some repro ones that I've tried have been hit and miss. Thankfully (!) Freddies of Pinewood have been my denim saviours over the years and almost all of my denim now hails from them. I've had each garment for at least 4.5 years now and they're all holding up splendidly, even after dozens of wearings and many washes. They're a bit of an investment, but well worth it, IMO, and I can't praise the brand highly enough (my key piece of advice when buying from them though is to keep in mind that there is little to no stretch at all in their denim).

Thank you very much, dear Juliana. It always makes me smile, you know, what we in the vintage fashion wearing/loving world dub "causal" and what most of the rest of the modern world sees as such. Even in an outfit such as this, I'm frequently asked by strangers "what I'm dresses up for", if I'm "an actress" or "in a play", or if I'm going to a party. In an age of skinny jeans and leisurewear, wide legged denim and a few fun accessories genuinely looks fancy/dresses up to many, even if it's super causal to most of us vintage adoring folks. I suspect, as time goes on, and fashion (as it has been doing for many years now) continues to become all the more relaxed, we'll all experience these sorts of remarks to an even greater degree when we rock our beloved vintage styles, no matter their degree of formality (I feel the nucleus for blog post brewing in those words :)).

Thank you very much, my sweet friend. It is a comfy outfit for sure - just the thing for a day of active bopping around and errand running, no matter the weather.

That's such a lovely compliment. As much as red is one of my key signature colours, and I wear it to bits, I'm thinking green needs to gain more of a foothold in my wardrobe, too. I made it my colour of the year a while back, and did increase the amount in my closet then, but not enough, IMO, and it's a colour that I will be continually on the prowl for more of.

What an adorable casual outfit! It looks comfortable as well as cute - win win! I get so upset when weather impacts my blogging schedule (I do most of my photos on the weekends and when I can't due to weather, I get so frustrated!) and my boyfriend, Cody, totally doesn't get it. Haha oh well, tis the life of a blogger!

We're the same way! Tony's work schedule usually makes weekday shots an impossibility, and my health makes being able to leave the house hit and miss at best, so we need our weekends something fierce and always feel it when weather impacts our ability to shoot (as it has now been doing for over two months - it might as well have still been the dead of winter, in that respect!). I'm sorry that you run into this sort of situation as well sometimes, too, sweet Sara. Fingers crossed we both get treated to marvelously sunny summers!

Thank you very much, sweet dear. They're my favourite jeans of all time. I've had this pair for over 4.5 years now and they're still holding up brilliantly. If/when they do give up the ghost one day (or if I ever needed a different size for whatever reason), I'd purchase them again at the speed of light.

gosh! a girl never looked better in trousers!! (o.k. - marlene ;-) )and i love all the green - of cause! that top and the head wrap look totally summer-y and the cardi is a perfect match! gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous!!!!!!! xxxxxx

*Blush* You're such a dear, Beate, thank you very much. Zero argument there. Ms. Dietrich is the be all to end all when it comes to ladies rocking trousers. She's my perpetual style icon on that (and numerous other) front(s).

Boo for sure! Like, I'm down with a bit of rain at almost any time in the year, and expect early spring and fall to each house their share, but getting almost perpetually rained on from mid-April to (now) late June is incredibly unusual around these parts and has really altered a lot of my plans (especially photo shoot ones) in recent weeks. Oh well, the weather will do as it pleases - we're just along for the ride. Which, if this rain doesn't stop soon, might end up being in a paddle boat! ;D

Same here! I usually cheer for a little rain, but this is just getting nuts. Granted, thankfully, today is currently sunny, but we've had rain (sometimes for the full day) for at least five days this first week of summer. Nuts, nuts, oh-so-nuts. At this rate, I wouldn't be the least bit surprised if it rained on my b-day in a couple of weeks.

Thank you sweetly, dear gal. I adore green, too, and am really trying to up the amount in my closet.

Thank you sweetly across the board, dear Kate. I have short, stubby legs (always have, even as a youngin') and most pants are a total train wreck on me, but thankfully high waisted, wide legged vintage styles are the exception to that rule, with these Freddies jeans being quite possibly the most becoming pants I've ever owned.

Fingers crossed for sure! We've had rain (at least) 5 out of 7 days this week, so it will really be interesting to see how the rest of the summer plays out on that front.

I love the color combination of the green and the blue. I think those go very, very well together. I like stripes, although as the rule goes, I should avoid horizontal stripes since I am short, but that doesn't stop me from doing it anyway. :)

One thing I've come to realize is that the scale of the stripe is very important. Sure, there are exceptions, naturally, but usually, the size of the strip should be in proportion to a person's overall body size. So for a petite, fairly small framed person like myself, skinny vertical stripes and thin to (at most) medium vertical ones are usually my best bet.

Thank you very much for your lovely comment, my dear. I hope that you're having a fantastic weekend!

You've got tons of rain too? I heard that because last summer was so hot, this summer was going to be wet and cold- and so far it has lived up to that expectation. It certainly does wreak havoc on photos!! These photos turned out beautifully though, and if you hadn't mentioned it, I wouldn't have thought anything of the background- it works surprisingly well as a background for outfit photos :) I love the super casual, yet still completely retro vibe your outfit has. Simply lovely!The Artyologist

Doesn't it though! Typically, from mid-April onward, we're doing multiple shoots a month (sometimes as frequently as twice per week, if my health is up to it), but in the last 9 - 10 weeks, we've barely been able to squeeze in a tiny handful of such between all the rainy days. I'm really hoping that things dry out and warm up soon or else this will be one very interesting summer on the outfit post front. Fingers crossed that you get some much needed sunshine on your end really soon, too.

Thank you sweetly, my dear. These are, hands down, my favourite pair of jeans I've ever owned. I've had them for over 4.5 years now, worn them dozens of times (often in "rough and tumble" type of settings), and they're holding up superbly for me. Freddies' offerings are a bit of an investment, especially for those outside of the UK, but to my mind, they're worth every last penny and then some.

I have never heard of this brand before, I don't really own many reproduction pieces of clothing due to them being quite expensive sometimes. I find you can sniff out a good bargain in second hand shops and markets, if you are prepared to put in the effort. I will be checking these out though as budget friendly is definitely for me. I completely love you in green, it makes your skin shine like pearls. I love this look overall, it's so very land girl. I used to collect owls when I was young. I had figurines of them all over my bedroom, so this brooch is one of my favourites. A very lovely outfit dear Jessica, you must turn heads wherever you go. Xx

I'm the first to admit that some repro brands are as pricey, and sometimes more so, than genuine vintage versions of similar garments, that's very true. One of the huge pros to repro though is that it is often available in a wide range of sizes and (sometimes) is very good quality, which can help a piece to give one a relatively low cost per wear in the long run. Still, there are plenty of repro brands I've never bought from because they were beyond my budget (especially with things like exchange rates, shipping, and import costs factored into the equation) and possibly never may. D&D's prices are very reasonable, IMO, even for those outside of the UK, and I find the quality of their garments to be very nice for what one is paying. They also have some great sales/clearance prices, so that can help one save all the more.

Thank you very much for the immensely lovely compliments, sweet Emily. You beyond made my day by how you described the effect of green on my colouring.

I'm a huge owl fan/owl themed item collector, too. It's awesome that such is another point we share in common (my latest owl purchase? A budget friendly pack of uber cute paper napkins depicting owls in b-day hats to use for my birthday in a couple of weeks).

The lines you are fine, they speak of age, but you're very young Jessica! This green opens his eyes, gives energy. Jeans are really strong, and foulord in your hair is the perfect accessory, the bat what surprises .. So great clothes and accessories! Here the weather is always capricious, in view of the time, but today there were 32 °, the first really hot day and I'm pretty destroyed, I still have to get used to the summer!

That sounds so lovely! I adore the heat - the warmer the better for me, if it's a dry heat - and I can hardly wait until we're into the 30s again here, too (to be fair, we have had a few such days, amidst all the rain, lately, but they've been the exception, not the norm, like usual).

Thank you very much for your lovely comment, dear Serena. Have a terrific tail end of June!

It really is! I'm honoured that they wanted to work with me in the capacity and eagerly look forward to sharing numerous other outfits that include a piece from D&D here with everyone over the course of the summer months.

Very cute and casual look! The green looks fabulous on you with your gorgeous red hair and creamy skin - you look like such an Irish lass. I'm digging the subtle pattern mixing, and I think you picked the perfect way to do it, sticking with similar colors. Great job making the most of a damp and chilly situation, because I love the outfit.

Stripes are always a funny thing. I like them vertical very much, but never cared for the horizontal ones... in fact I just parted with my only horizontal stripe top I had! But I love the green, white and denim combo you have going!

I always love a good casual outfit! It's really refreshing to see on vintage blogs.

It really can be, I agree, and I find that I tend to reach for such all the more during the summer months, when things like yard saling, beach trips, nature walks, fruit picking in orchards, and other fun outdoor activities call for casual attire that can hold up well in rugged settings.

Thank you very much for your lovely comment and congratulations, my fellow D&D fan. I'm really looking forward to sharing lots more fun products from this well priced British brand here in the coming summer weeks.

They really do! I appreciate the large number of items that D&D sells, as well as their refreshingly wallet friendly prices. Watch for at three four more outfit posts featuring different items from them coming down the pipeline here this summer. :)

This is a fabulous classic casual outfit and it really suits you. The green and the stripes both really work on you.

Calgary zoo, when we visited, had a really fabulous walk-through owl aviary. We spotted various owls and were searching around trying to find the elusive snowy owl. It was right in front of us! Masters of camouflage :P I've been fond of them ever since!

What a delightful memory of your trip to the Calgary Zoo (my fave zoo that I've been to so far in Canada - or anywhere for that matter). It's wonderful that you were able to spot the oh-so-elusive snowy owl while there. I'd love to hear more about your travels to Calgary anytime. It's a city I love dearly and can chat about until the (fittingly, one might say :D) cows come home.

Oh dear, I'm very sorry to hear that you've been under siege from rain lately, too, dear Mim. It's not fun in the slightest and can really throw a wrench in one's plans. Here's to the hope that the sun comes out - and stays out! - soon on both our ends.

We've had quite some rain since yesterday, the river level is high and we've had flash flooding. We were leaving the monthly meet up of Gilberns last night and had taken Meirionwen along as the weather promised a less than 15% chance of rain. We stepped outside and straight into light rain. By the time we got home we'd driven through flooded lanes, experienced thunder, pelting rain, sheet and forked lightning. Quite the experience I must say xxx

What splendidly nice compliments, sweet Melanie. Thank you very much! As someone who barely comes in at 5'2" and has a 28" inseam at the best of times, that is definitely not something I hear everyday.

Oh my, that really does sound harrowing! For all the rainy days here lately, thankfully we haven't had run into any actually flooding yet (though the rivers and creeks are all but overflowing). Knock wood!

Oh my word, I love that green colour on you! It really, really suits you. The jeans are gorgeous too. I'm sure I tried them on once and they really didn't suit my figure. They really flatter you though, the perfect choice of vintage jeans for you. xx

Thank you ever so much, dear Cate. I feel very fortunate to have hit upon these classic 1940s style side button jeans from Freddies a few years ago. They're one of the only pairs - be they vintage or modern - that has ever worked for my figure and I'd feel like I was up the creek without a paddle when it comes to denim trousers, were it not for them. I'm sorry that this style didn't work as well for you, too. Have you had better luck with other styles from Freddies or different repro brands (that sell jeans)?

That's so cool! I have this same cardi in purple, too, both of which were bought at the same time several years ago now (I'd say about 6 - 7). They each have a bit of age wear, but are holding up decently even after dozens of wearings a piece. How your "twinsie" cardigan doing?

Thank you very much! They're a fun, "safe" way to mix patterns that doesn't usually seem to jarring and which can work well in any season, IMO.

I am loving your outfit! So casual yet so classic! Green is a great color on you too! Love your owl friend and that was so sweet of your blog reader to gift you the headwrap! Also those pants are amazing! <3

Thank you very much across the board, sweet dear. It really was so sweet of her. I'm always floored, touched and humbled when someone who only knows me from online takes it upon themselves to send a surprise present my way - and all the more so when it's a handmade delight like this beautiful headscarf.

My warmest welcome wishes to you, Elizabeth. I'm delighted that you found my blog and really appreciate you leaving a comment. Indeed! 10C isn't exactly toasty at any point in the year but feels all the nippier when we're usually in the high 20s to high 30s come the end of spring/start of summer.

I love this whole outfit! You look fantastic in green, and those pants are exactly the kind that I've been wanting for ages. I wish it was easier to find high waisted vintage or retro jeans that weren't skinny jeans! I'm so glad you found a place out of the rain to grab some photos. Oh, the rain. It has ruined my hopes for blog photos so many times!

Goodness, so do I! I realize that this sort of style might never come into mainstream vogue again, but would it be so terribly hard for a few leading denim brands to offer some classic, vintage inspired wider leg styles along with the plethora of skinny, straight leg, and boyfriend styles on the market these days? Honestly, I now find it hard (at least in our small town) to even find bootcut or flared jeans any more. It's awesome that repro versions of 30s - 50s style denim exists, but pairs that were (even) easier on the pocketbook would no doubt hugely appreciated by many fashion fans the world over. We should start a petition and zip it off to Levis! :D

One rainy day, one dry one here this weekend. A positive step in the right direction, but it's far too soon to tell if summer is actually going to finally start here or not. Hopefully it will do so really soon on both our ends.

That owl brooch is so cute! I love animal brooches, and have three of them myself so far (a cat on a heart, a frog, and parrots). I also love all the green in your wardrobe. It probably wouldn't hurt me to try some more stripes in my own wardrobe, though they're not always so flattering with the large bust I've got.

What a splendid start for your animal brooch collection. I'm a huge fan of such myself, too, and really like to add both common (cat, dog, fish, horse, etc) and less common (kangaroo, raccoon, snowy owl - seen here, etc) versions to my jewelry box.

Have you experimented much with vertical and/or diagonal stripes? Such can sometimes be more figure flattering to those with larger busts. A variant of stripes, colour blocked garments, can sometimes be big winners in that regard, too, especially if the colour(s) in the bust area are dark.

Oh, if only such were possible! It's flat out bonkers how much of the stuff we've had here in the past about 9 - 10 weeks. It's honestly surprising there hasn't been widespread flooding yet. Thankfully, that hasn't happened, but I was thinking at one point that it would have been handy to have a houseboat, in case it did. ;)

Thank you very much, my sweet friend. You know, I'm seriously in agreement with you there and this outfit has inspired me to try and up the quote of green in my wardrobe all the more (especially in classic shades like this one).

Thank you very much, sweet Laurie. I second your love for this look and suspect I'll wear this exact outfit many times to come over the years. I'm also planning to swap out the jeans for a vintage high waisted denim skirt that I have from time-to-time.

I hope that you're weekend is going splendidly and that all is well on your end as we head into the final days (how can that be already?) of June.

I just love that bright shade of green! It is so spring-like and fresh looking. We are finally getting some rain where I am after weeks of hot dry sunny weather. It is nice to have a break from watering the garden every day.

love the pattern mixing you did here. I have been on the hunt for gingham and striped items and here you have them both in one outfit! The whole ensemble does wonders for your eyes mixed with the red lips:)

*Blush* Why, thank you, my sweet friend. I really appreciate your lovely compliments and positive feedback on this outfit. I'm quite smitten with it, too, and plan to wear these colours together more often from now on.

This is such a super shade of green and it particularly suits you. This is a fabulous relaxed outfit and every item works so well with the others. We have actually had a very sunny day then I got caught in a massive shower on the way back from the shop and had to get changed when I got in as I was sopping.

That's such a shame about the weather, I don't like the rain at the best of times, but especially not when it decides to fall on the weekend and can hold you back from doing lots of fun things. But at least you managed to find somewhere dry to take photos!

The keyhole detailing on the back of your top is really cute - it's so nice finding simple basics like a striped top but with a bit of a vintage twist in the cut or shape or design of it. It's slightly more exciting than a plain striped t-shirt. Also that's funny you say you weren't that into stripes before, I don't wear them all the time but I'll always have a few striped tops in my wardrobe because they're so easy to throw on when you're not in the mood to think of anything else, and they always look good - so reliable.

Thank you very much, sweet Jessica. I love surprise/hidden details like that, especially since I tend to dress (by 21st century standards) on the more modest side of thing and trend lightly with keyholes and cutouts on the front. On the back through, a lovely little one like this is fun and playfully cute, so it's a-okay with my personal (fashion) comfort level.

It's cool that we've both grown fonder of stripes in recent years. I'm excited to see what other sorts of striped piece might come my way in the next half of this year (and beyond). :)

Many hugs & sincere thanks for your great blog comments this weekend,♥ Jessica

Very much so - especially when dealing with something that could read as lovely, but somewhat plain, like a basic-y striped top.

Thank you very much for your wonderfully nice comment, my dear. I too wish we could swap weather and think that would be off-the-charts cool. We've had a few storms here lately, so I'd be sure to send one your way, along with the rain, if such were possible.

Hi Laura, it's awesome to meet you as well. I agree that there isn't an epic number of us here in this country, especially on the fashion - and a million times more so, on the vintage related fashion - front. I really appreciate your comments this week and am tickled pink to be following your own gorgeous blog now.

What a lovely and thoughtful gift that headband was and it fits in a treat with your existing wardrobe! I love the striped top and the understated but sexy way it ties at the back. The jeans fit you perfectly and the owl brooch is adorable. xxx

Thank you very much for the bevy of lovely compliments, sweet Vix. I love the surprise keyhole tie back on this top, too. It's just the right sort of playfully flirty detail for a typically modest dresser like myself. :)

Thank you sweetly, my dear friend. I'm in love with this shade of green - especially worn with denim, as here, and am planning to rock this top with a similarly hued vintage denim skirt throughout the summer and early fall.

What a cool thing for this outfit to remind you of. I have a few (copies of) vintage photos of one of my grandmas when she was a young woman and they're endlessly precious to me, as I'm sure yours are to you as well.

You're always so wonderfully kind to me with your thoughtful comments and compliments, Karen. Thank you very much! I love the cuteness factor of this outfit, too. Such is a common undercurrent in my wardrobe and really tends to come out in full force during the late spring and summer months.

If anyone can match different patterns, it must be you, dear. I've said it before, I'm not a fan of pants, but you look so sweet with your red hair and the green stribes. I'm just like you (again!), I adore stribes on others, but never wear them myself, and I really don't know why. I'm more fond of plaids and gingham of course, the latter I've been shying away from lately, since I think it is a bit too youthful for me, sigh. I will take a look at D&D and keep it in my collection of European links. BUT, I've just come home from a wonderful (except for the weather) mini trip to Jutland (still Denmark), where I visited a vintage shop and bought a fifties silver brocade dress (for our silver anniverssary), a black early sixties dress (still fifties style), a black skirt with buttons, and a very different silk top. I am SOOOO happy. It will pop up on IG every now and then, of course. So no more shopping for me for the next many months,. Wishing you a lovely day, dear. :)

Hi lovely Sanne, thank you very much for your comment and kind words about this outfit (even if it does contain something, pants/jeans, that you're not personally wild about in general). It sounds like you had an absolutely marvelous vintage shopping trip. Wow!!! Congratulations on all of your wonderful new pieces - the silver brocade (I adore brocade, too) dress that you picked up to wear for your auspicious upcoming anniversary. 25 years, what an incredible and commendable milestone to reach. I'm as happy as can be for you both and hope that your celebration is a magnificent one.

Big hugs & many thanks for all of your recent blog comments (each of which I sincerely appreciate),

Thank you sweetly, dear Hope. It has been one of my favourites in recent times, too. I think that I need more of that crisp, true shade of green in my wardrobe. It plays so nicely with everything from beige to cocoa, grey to dark denim, as shown here. Hopefully more repro/vintage inspired brands will release pieces in it as time goes on.

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